A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Under new defense spending and equipment plans laid out by Sweden’s defense chief, Gen. Micael Byden, Sweden plans to follow the lead of neighboring Norway and retire its existing fleet …
Sweden Plans to Axe NH90 Fleet Read More
In a bid to expand its presence in European radar markets, Leonardo quickly moved to acquire a stake in Hensoldt when KKR moved to divest its holding in 2021. At …
Hensoldt Grows as Europe Looks to Increase Military Capabilities Read More
Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein confirmed on October 9 that the government had selected the Leonardo ATR 72 and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka to meet the Royal Malaysian Air …
Malaysia Taps Leonardo, TAI to Meet Manned and Unmanned Maritime Patrol Requirements Read More
Negotiations for an expected 300-unit purchase of South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) have wrapped up, and a contract should be signed this week, according to Poland’s defense …
Poland Readies Buy of South Korean Multiple Rocket Launchers Read More
Solid deliveries in September. Boeing reports strong order haul. by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 51 and 53 commercial jets in September 2022, compared to …
Airbus and Boeing Report September 2022 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
By Derek Bisaccio, former FI International Military Markets – Eurasia analyst and guest blogger. An imperfect trial balloon recently launched by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk puts a spotlight on an …
How Does the War in Ukraine End? Read More
So far this year, four defense committees in Congress have put their own unique spin on the FY23 defense budget while taking the administration’s request and other funding recommendations into …
How FY23 Defense Legislation Will Impact DoD Acquisition Programs Read More
Consider a country on Europe’s easternmost fringes that once shared a larger border with the former Soviet Union. This country emerged from the dissolution of the USSR an independent state, …
A Tale of Two Former Soviet Republics (Or: How Much is Ukraine Getting in Trans-Atlantic Military Aid?) Read More
Switzerland has made its procurement of the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft official. The country’s defense procurement agency, Armasuisse, signed the CHF6.035 billion ($6.25 billion) contract for 36 F-35 conventional …
Switzerland Concludes F-35 Purchase Read More
The Slovenian government intends to cancel a planned order for 45 Boxer armored 8×8 wheeled vehicles following the findings of an internal audit commissioned by Defense Minister Marjan Sarec. The …
Slovenia Plans to Ditch Boxer Purchase, Pursue Other Options Read More